Bursula

/ˈbɜːrsələ/ noun

A small, pouch-like anatomical structure in organisms, particularly in some insects and invertebrates.

From Latin 'bursula,' diminutive of 'bursa' (purse). This anatomical term maintains the Latin diminutive form to indicate a smaller version of the bursa structure.

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